India tour of England 2025 that is going to happen in the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma It is the first time since the 2011
It is the new era of test cricket as Team India is beginning its latest chapter of test cricket with the leadership of Shubman Gill, as India gears up for a test match series against England starting from June 20.
Ricky Pointing shared his thoughts as India is going to play test cricket without two of its most iconic players, he said, “It is very difficult to replace players like Kohli and Rohit. But any country that can do it is India, because of the young talent they have. The former Australian captain highlighted the strength of the indian team’s young talent, which has produced consistent results in recent years.
Ricky Ponting said he has seen how talented Indian players are, especially in the IPL, and mentioned how players like Yashasvi Jaiswal have done well in international cricket quickly. He believes India has plenty of talent, but the real challenge will be dealing with the lack of experience in the team. While young players can replace skills, experience is harder to replace. Still, with some senior players like KL Rahul and Bumrah, and a young captain like Shubman Gill, Ponting feels India can manage this rebuilding phase better than most teams.
Gill’s reaction on departure for the India Tour of England 2025.
Shuman Gill stayed calm when questioned about the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and said, ” Both Virat and Rohit are very most important players and they have secured many victories for us. It is very difficult to replace them, but our team has a good blend of young talent and experience. Gill said during the pre-departure press conference.
Schedule of India Tour of England 2025
| Date | Match Details | Time |
| Jun 20, Fri – Jun 24, Tue | India vs England 1st TestHeadingley, Leeds | 3:00 AM10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL |
| Jul 02, Wed – Jul 06, Sun | India vs England, 2nd test, Edgbaston, Birminghmam | 3:00 am10:00 am GMT/11:00 am Local |
| Jul 10, Thu – Jul 14, Mon | India vs England 3rd TestLord’s, London | 3:00 am10:00 am GMT/11:00 am Local |
| Jul 23, Wed – Jul 27, Sun | India vs England 4th TestEmirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 3:00 am10:00 am GMT/11:00 am Local |
| Jul 31, Thu – Aug 04, Mon | India vs England 3rd TestKennington Oval, London | 3:00 am10:00 am GMT/11:00 am Local |
Indian Test Team Arrived in London for India Tour of England 2025
The Indian Cricket Team realised the absence of Virat and Rohit immediately after the team landed in London on Saturday, amid no fans or media at the airport for the first time since 2011
The Indian Test team going to England won’t have either Kohli or Rohit. Both senior players retired from Test cricket last month. Now, the team has a fresh look with Shubman Gill as the captain.
India vs England Head to Head in Test Cricket:
- In England
| Season | Winner | Margin |
| 1932 | England | 1-0 (1) |
| 1936 | England | 2-0 (3) |
| 1946 | England | 1-0 (3) |
| 1952 | England | 3-0 (4) |
| 1959 | England | 5-0 (5) |
| 1967 | England | 3-0 (3) |
| 1971 | India | 1-0 (3) |
| 1974 | England | 3-0 (3) |
| 1979 | England | 1-0 (3) |
| 1982 | England | 1-0 (3) |
| 1986 | India | 2-0 (3) |
| 1990 | England | 1-0 (3) |
| 1996 | England | 1-0 (3) |
| 2002 | Drawn | 1-1 (4) |
| 2007 | India | 1-0 (3) |
| 2011 | England | 4-0 (4) |
| 2014 | England | 3-1 (5) |
| 2018 | England | 4-1 (5) |
| 2021-22 | Drawn | 2-2 (5) |
2. In India
| Season | Winner | Margin |
| 1933-34 | England | 2-0 (3) |
| 1951-52 | Drawn | 1-1 (5) |
| 1961-62 | India | 2-0 (5) |
| 1963-64 | Drawn | 0-0 (5) |
| 1972-73 | India | 2-1 (5) |
| 1976-77 | England | 3-1 (5) |
| 1979-80 | England | 1-0 (1) |
| 1981-82 | India | 1-0 (6) |
| 1984-85 | England | 2-1 (5) |
| 1992-93 | India | 3-0 (3) |
| 2001-02 | India | 1-0 (3) |
| 2005-06 | Drawn | 1-1 (3) |
| 2008-09 | India | 1-0 (2) |
| 2012-13 | England | 2-1 (4) |
| 2016-17 | India | 4-0 (5) |
| 2020-21 | India | 3-1 (4) |
| 2023-24 | India | 4-1 (5) |
Total Matches played———– 136
Matches won by England——–51
Matches won by India ————35
Matches Drawn ——————–50
Head to Head India vs England in England
Mathces————- 66
England won——–37
India won————-9
Drawn—————-20
According to past records, England has been stronger at home against India. But the Indian team has the ability to fight back and can win the Test series in England.
Earlier, Ajit Agarkar, the head of BCCI’s selection committee, announced India’s Test squad for the India tour of England on May 24, 2025. Shubman Gill was named the captain and Rishabh Pant the vice-captain.
This announcement is important because it begins a new chapter for the Indian Test team. Gill and Pant will lead the team in a five-match Test series against England, starting June 20, 2025.
There were some big changes in the squad. Karun Nair was added, while Mohammed Shami was left out due to fitness issues. Jasprit Bumrah’s workload will be carefully managed, so he might not play all five matches.
Squad for India Tour of England 2025
Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk/vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.
England team has also announced their squad for the first Test.
Squad: Ben Stokes (C), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (WK), Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes.
The India tour of England 2025 is set to be an exciting series. While England has a strong record at home and looks confident, India has the potential to fight back and surprise everyone. Both teams are dealing with injuries and have trusted young players to step up. With new leadership and fresh talent, this series could be a turning point for both sides. Fans can expect close and thrilling matches ahead.